CNBC Economy / Updates
- The Iran war risks bringing the G7's fastest-growing economy to a halt August 13, 2026The U.K. economy is showing further signs of a long-awaited rebound, but the picture is complicated by the fallout from the Iran war and high energy prices.
- 'Nobody wants it': Lettuce prices see record-setting plunge as cyclospora spooks consumers August 12, 2026Lettuce prices posted their sharpest month-over-month decline on record as diners reconsider the vegetable amid the cyclospora outbreak.
- U.S. budget deficit surged in July to highest level since March 2021 August 12, 2026Beyond the big single-month jump, the collective red ink over the 10 months of the fiscal year rose to nearly $1.8 trillion, surpassing the same period in 2025.